Yard Lead / Forklift Operator

Outdoor Living Supply LLC; Rexburg (ID); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Overtime

Saturday hours during busy season

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays & PTO

Safety-first culture

Career advancement opportunities

Quality equipment

Job summary

Outdoor Living Supply is hiring a Yard Lead / Yard Associate III in Rexburg, ID. The role focuses on leading daily yard operations, training teammates, and safely operating forklifts and loaders to move materials and assist customers.

This full-time position includes weekend hours during the busy season and a strong safety-first culture. You will manage loading/unloading, organize the yard, train staff, and ensure materials are correctly identified and prepared for customers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience operating heavy equipment is preferred.
• Proficiency in English; bilingual Spanish is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day yard operations, focusing on team performance, safety, and efficiency.
• Train and support Yard Associates.
• Operate forklifts, loaders, and other heavy equipment to move materials and assist customers.
• Load/unload trucks and help customers with loading purchases.
• Keep yard and warehouse clean, organized, and compliant with standards.
• Identify, label, and package materials correctly; plan daily tasks for smooth operations.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and simple repairs as needed.

Skills

Heavy equipment experience

Team leadership

English proficiency

Bilingual Spanish

Customer service

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Loader equipment

POS system

Job description

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Full Time Manual Labor Rexburg, ID, US

Salary Range: $22.00 To $24.00 Hourly

Lead the Yard. Support the Team. Deliver a Great Customer Experience.

Outdoor Living Supply is hiring a Yard Lead / Yard Associate III to help lead daily operations in our landscape supply yard and warehouse. In this hands-on role, you’ll support and train Yard Associates, operate forklifts and loaders, load and unload materials, assist customers, and help keep the yard safe, organized, and running efficiently.

If you’re dependable, organized, comfortable operating equipment, and enjoy helping both customers and coworkers, we’d like to hear from you.

What We Offer

At Outdoor Living Supply, we know great drivers are the backbone of our business. That's why we offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a schedule that lets you enjoy life outside of work.

• Competitive Pay – $22.00–$24.00 per hour
• Overtime Available During the Busy Season
• Full-time Position, With Saturday Hours During the Busy Season
• Quality, Well-Maintained Equipment
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off
• Supportive, Team-Oriented Work Environment
• Safety-First Culture
• Stable, Growing Company with Career Advancement Opportunities

What You’ll Do

• Help lead day-to-day yard operations, driving team performance, efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Train and support less experienced Yard Associates.
• Operate forklifts, loaders, and other heavy equipment to move materials and load products for customers.
• Load and unload delivery trucks and assist customers with loading purchases.
• Keep the warehouse and landscape supply yard clean, organized, and ready for business.
• Ensure materials are properly identified, packaged, labeled, and meet established standards.
• Organize, plan, and prioritize daily work to keep operations moving efficiently.
• Maintain tools, equipment, supplies, and work areas.
• Troubleshoot equipment and processing issues and make minor machinery adjustments as needed.
• Complete required end-of-shift documentation.
• Assist customers and answer questions throughout the day.
• Follow company safety, security, and operating procedures.
• Take a proactive, resourceful approach to solving problems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Heavy equipment experience preferred.
• Basic math skills and familiarity with inventory procedures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in English.
• Bilingual Spanish skills strongly preferred.
• Point-of-Sale experience is a plus.
• Basic computer knowledge is a plus.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

What to Expect

This is a full-time position averaging 40 hours per week. Hours may fluctuate seasonally, with weekend work and occasional overtime required based on business needs.

This is a physically active role primarily performed outdoors in a landscape supply yard and warehouse environment. You must be able to:

• Routinely lift25–75 lbs. without assistance.
• Stand and walk continuously throughout the workday.
• Frequently bend and stoop.
• Periodically operate a powered industrial truck or other heavy equipment.
• Work in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and wind.
• Work around uneven terrain, dust, noise, and operating machinery.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Grow With Outdoor Living Supply

At Outdoor Living Supply, we operate with FORTITUDE: Fun, Optimism, Respect, Teamwork, Integrity, Trust, Unity, Drive, and Empowerment.

As a Yard Lead, you’ll put those values into action by supporting your team, helping customers, solving problems, and keeping the yard operating safely and efficiently.